The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-02-06
The Differing Styles in Which Some of Our
Statesmen Satisfy the Demands Of Appe-
lite at the Capitol Restaurant.
How Bob IngersOll Satisfied the Three
Fold Demands of a Private Soldier.
A Scene in Sleeping Car in Which General
Logan and Senator Palmer Each Took
q Part-A Thrifty Member.
FROM THE RANKS.
Men Who Have Risen to Distinction from
Humble Positions.

Men Who Have Risen to Distinction from
Humble Positions.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
WASHINGTON Feb 5.-Probablya more prof
liable hour canuot be spent than that occupied
in studying the biographies of members Of Com.
gress as published in the annual edition Of the
Congressional Directory 1t is there that can be
seen the beginning Of their public life, and the
progress through it. of many Of the Nations
most honored, respected and successful men.
There are many Of the members Of Congresi
who held numerous offices before they were
elected to represent their constituents among
the national lawmakers, many of whom have
risen from the more humble positions than Il
ordinarily the case. The time of holding and
title of their respective Offices can be ascertained
by searching the directory In this connection.
it is interesting to particularly note what large
proportion of the members Of the present Sem
ate were privates in the Mexican war
and the War of the Rebellion, though
principally in the latter, and canvass
of the Congressional Directory which is regard
ed as reliable register, ELECTS the fact that at
least nine members of the present Senate enc
listed in soldier life as privates. Several Of
them entered the Mexican war as privates these
being the late Senator John A. Logan who en-
| listed in the Illinois Volunteers. and later be-
came quartermaster in the same struggle. and
Senator George, of Mississippi, is veteran Of
| the Mexican war, having entered the First Regi-
| ment of Mississippi Volunteers in that struggle,
| and which regiment was under the command Of
| Col. jeff Davis.
| The following Senators were all privates ia
| the war of the rebellion at the time of enlist
| ment:
Hon. Warner Miller, of New York, private 10
Fifth New York Cavalry. at one time taken
prisoner, afterwards promoted to be sergeant,
major and lieutenant; Hon. John L. Morgan, Of
Alabama, private in the confederate army, be-
longing to the Cahaba Rifles, afterwards pro-
NOTED to post of brigadier-general; Hon James
K. Jones. of Arkansas private soldier during
the late unpleasantness." the losing side;
Senator Kenna, Of West Virginia, entered the
confederate army as private, and was wounded
and was also surrendered at Shreveport La, ii
1861 Hon. Richard Coke, of Texas was pri.
yate in the confederate army and afterwards a
captain; Hon. John G. Spooner. Senator from
| Wisconsin, was private in Company G,
| FortieSh Regiment and also captain of Company
A, Fftieth Regiment, Wisconsin Infantry Vol,
unteers, and was breveted major at the close Of
the service.
Senator Pugh, Of Alabama. was also private
in the confederate army. At the beginning oil
hostilities Mr.. Pugh entered the Eufaua Rifles,
commanded by Captain Alpheus Baker, which
company constituted company of the First
Alabama volunteers. This was the first regular
regiment mustered in for twelve months in the
confederate service, and was commanded by
general in the confederate army, and who Is q
| brother-in-law Of Senator Pugh. He is also
president of the Alabama University. After six
months active service Senator Pugh was appoint,
ed by General Bragg as his special aide-de-camp,
but he never resigned his his place in his original
regiment. Senator Pueh was afterward unanf.
mously elected by his constituents to tka
confederate Congress, but was not q cam
didate for election, and reluctantly accepted tho
Office. It is said that this company to which
Senator Pueh belonged furnished more commis.
stoned and field officers than any other in the
service. Shortly after their organization they
wero ordered to Pensacola, Fla, but were d.
tanned at Montgomery as body-guard
for Jefferson Davis, to escort him to hia
Inauguration as President of the Confederacy.
Another private il this company was detailed to
make the address Of welcome, receiving Mr..
| Davis oh the part Of the Southern people. Thii
was Mr.. E. G. Bullock, young man who was al
forwards promoted to a colonecy in the service.